Protection Levels

All types of bulletproof helmets here are made with high-quality UHMWPE or KEVLAR. Wholesale price and OEM & ODM NIJ 0101.06. .44MAG.

What Do The NIJ Protection Levels Mean?

Understanding NIJ 0101.06 Armor Protection Levels: Below is a snapshot of select threat projectiles and classifications of armor related to these general threats. Refer to NIJ standard 0101.06 for further details.

NIJ Level IIA
NIJ Level IIA 9mm and .40 S&W

Tested to stop 9mm and .40 S&W ammunition fired from short barrel handguns. No rifle ammunition protection.

9mm and .40 S&W
NIJ Level II
NIJ Level II 9mm and .357 Magnum

Tested to stop 9mm and .357 Magnum ammunition fired from short barrel handguns. No rifle ammunition protection.

9mm and .357 Magnum
NIJ Level IIIA
NIJ Level IIIA .357 SIG and .44 Magnum

Tested to stop .357 SIG and .44 Magnum ammunition fired from longer barrel handguns.

.357 SIG and .44 Magnum
NIJ Level III
NIJ Level III 7.62mm FMJ

Tested to stop 7.62mm FMJ lead corerifle ammunition. Travelling at 2,750 feet per second.

7.62mm FMJ
NIJ Level IV
NIJ Level IV .30 Caliber Armor-piercing Rifle Rounds

Tested to stop .30cal steel core armor piercing rifle ammunition.

.30 Caliber Armor-piercing Rifle Rounds
.40 s&w

NIJ Level IIA

  • Protection Capabilities: Designed to stop lower velocity handgun rounds, such as 9mm and .40 S&W.
  • Typical Applications: Suitable for lower-threat environments, primarily used for daily law enforcement and security tasks. These blankets are relatively light and suitable for quick deployment.
9mm cartridge

NIJ Level II

  • Protection Capabilities: Capable of stopping higher velocity handgun rounds, such as 9mm FMJ and .357 Magnum.
  • Typical Applications: Thicker and heavier than Level IIA, offering better protection, suitable for urban police and security personnel in higher risk environments.
.44 magnum

NIJ Level IIIA

  • Protection Capabilities: Can stop heavier and higher velocity handgun rounds, including .44 Magnum and .357 SIG.
  • Typical Applications: This is the heaviest handgun protection level, suitable for use in potentially high-risk situations such as specific security details or emergency response.
7.62mm fmj

NIJ Level III

  • Protection Capabilities: Designed to stop high-velocity rifle rounds, such as 7.62mm FMJ (common ammunition for AK-47).
  • Typical Applications: Appropriate for military and tactical situations, as well as any setting where there is a potential threat from rifles. Ballistic blankets at this level are usually heavier and may require multiple persons to handle.
.30 caliber

NIJ Level IV

  • Protection Capabilities: Capable of stopping armor-piercing bullets, such as .30 caliber armor-piercing rounds.
  • Typical Applications: Provides the highest level of protection, suitable for the most extreme threat situations, such as military conflict zones or terrorist attack sites.
unknown bullets icon

We Cover All NIJ Levels

Whether for military, law enforcement, or private security applications, our products ensure top-tier protection across all scenarios.

Contact Us

Our dedicated team will reach out to you within 24 hours. Please keep an eye on your email for our response.

We value your privacy. You can also contact [email protected] directly.